Pacers preparing for Heat's LeBron, Vogel questionable

1:05 PM,
Dec. 18, 2013

Miami Heat's LeBron James (6) reacts after being called for a foul in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz, Monday, Dec. 16, 2013, in Miami. The Heat defeated the Jazz 117-94. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

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Candace Buckner
candace.buckner@indystar.com

When the Indiana Pacers and Miami Heat meet again for a Wednesday night showcase, LeBron James may not be the only big name missing from the matchup. Indiana head coach Frank Vogel missed the morning shootaround with an upset stomach and his status has been ruled as "questionable."

However, Vogel, who told the Indianapolis Star that he suspects food poisoning was the cause for his sickness, also said that he anticipates being on the sidelines tonight.

"Expecting to be there," Vogel said in a text with the Star. "But we'll see how the day goes." ...